Setting the scene: The Ravens began their second straight day of full-pads practice at 4 p.m. on a warm afternoon in Owings Mills with a large crowd in attendance. Many of the veterans got the day off, but the young stars of the team put on a good show.

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After a hot afternoon in full pads Saturday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh appears to have given several veterans Sunday off.

Among those not on the field early in practice were wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, guards Marshal Yanda and Kelechi Osemele, defensive end Chris Canty, and running back Justin Forsett.

Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman practices during the second day of training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center.

Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman practices during the second day of training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center.

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Coaches and teammates alike have raved about rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman’s speed on the field and his ability to learn quickly off it.

But as a knee injury suffered late in his first training camp practice Thursday keeps Perriman off the field — he missed Friday, and Saturday’s padded practice with what coach John Harbaugh called a bruise — his progress could be stunted.

Ravens strong safety Matt Elam may have torn his biceps and is undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging exam today to determine the severity of his injury, according to sources.

It's feared that the injury could be season-ending. A complete tear where surgery is required could take four to six months of recovery time whereas a partial tear typically heals in three to six weeks.

Ravens tight end Maxx Williams (87) and Nick Boyle run a drill at the team's first day of training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Owings Mills.

Ravens tight end Maxx Williams (87) and Nick Boyle run a drill at the team's first day of training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Owings Mills.

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Regardless of rookie Maxx Williams being a second-round draft pick, it’s hard to imagine him beating out Crockett Gillmore as the full-time starting tight end.

Williams isn’t a strong enough blocker yet. To be honest, he needs some more butt in his pants and a year in the weight room. During a one-on-one period Saturday where tight ends had to block outside linebackers, Gillmore performed well. It...